Rathnapureeswarar Temple
Appearance
Rathnapureeswarar Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Tiruvarur |
Deity | Lord Shiva |
Location | |
Location | Thirunattiyathangudi |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Rathnapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Thirunattiyathangudi in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva.
Legend
[edit]According to legend, when the Chola king Ratnendra Chola tried to partition diamonds in the treasury with his brother but was unable to reach a compromise. At this juncture, Shiva is believed to have appeared to the brothers as a diamond merchant and facilitated the division. In gratitude, Ratnendra Chola built the temple.
Significance
[edit]Thirunattiyathangudi is considered to be the birthplace of Kotpuli Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars. Hymns praise of the temple have been sung by Sundarar in the Thevaram.
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